Mississippi Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Mississippi offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Property tax exemption
Honorably discharged Mississippi veterans with a service-connected total (100%) disability are exempt from all ad valorem taxes on the assessed value of their homestead property, and the exemption extends to unremarried surviving spouses. It is not automatic: veterans must apply with their county tax assessor between January 1 and April 1, with VA documentation of the disability.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Mississippi fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax; the state excludes all qualified retirement income, including military pensions and Survivor Benefit Plan payments, regardless of amount or age.
Education benefits
Mississippi authorizes in-state tuition for any veteran or person entitled to education benefits under Title 38, and provides an eight-semester tuition scholarship at state-supported colleges and universities for children of service members listed as prisoners of war or missing in action.
Also worth knowing
The state operates four State Veterans Homes, in Collins, Jackson, Kosciusko, and Oxford, providing long-term care for approximately 600 veterans.
Where to apply & verify
- Mississippi Veterans Affairs — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Mississippi — directory of local organizations
- Mississippi veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
Latest Mississippi veteran news
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Mississippi Veterans Affairs or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.